Digital wearable devices in cardiac rehabilitation: patient need and satisfaction. Literature Review

Abstract

Currently there is a rapid progress in the new technologies development that expand the possibilities of home cardiac rehabilitation and telerehabilitation. It seems relevant to use wearable devices to monitor hemodynamic parameters, electrical activity of the heart, physical activity of patients in cardiac rehabilitation. This is especially important when monitoring the condition of elderly people and patients with comorbid conditions. The perspectives of sensors integration for assessment of not only hemodynamic parameters, but also the assessment of sensors that allow to monitor some metabolic indicators, human behavior are extremely important for cardiac patients. The use of digital technologies will significantly speed up the process of integrating cardiac rehabilitation into the general health care system. This will also allow to assess the need of high-quality medical care for the maximum of patients to whom it is indicated.